Fireman's Fund Insurance v. Reliance Insurance

OPINION

KILKENNY, District Judge:

On October 6, 1965, an employee of Angelí Bros., insured by plaintiff and defendant, was injured aboard the vessel EL TORO, while it was being operated in the Columbia River. Plaintiff paid the claim in the sum of $11,250.00, and now seeks reimbursement or contribution from the defendant.

Plaintiff insured the employer for injuries arising out of the operation of the boat EL TORO. Defendant’s policy covered all personal injury liability claims, but the comprehensive provision included a restriction that coverage did not apply to injury claims by employees. The…